Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Glengoyne
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 60.4%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £105.43
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Fresh Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Glengoyne's 20-year-old from 1996 matured in refill hogshead, allowing the Highland distillery's honey and floral notes to shine without heavy sherry influence. Hunter Laing's First Editions release offers an understated view of Glengoyne's delicate malt character across only 83 bottles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 12825) - The First Edition (Hunter Laing) is a 20-year-old single malt from Glengoyne (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 60.4% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glengoyne's 20-year-old from 1996 matured in refill hogshead, allowing the Highland distillery's honey and floral notes to shine without heavy sherry influence. Hunter Laing's First Editions release offers an understated view of Glengoyne's delicate malt character across only 83 bottles.
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